Top Public Schools Regional Colleges (South)

Public colleges and universities typically operate under the supervision of state governments and are funded, in part, by tax dollars and subsidies from the state. As a result, these universities often offer discounted tuition to residents of their states. Public schools run the gamut from small liberal arts colleges to large research institutions. These are the highest-ranked public colleges and universities in the 2017 Best Colleges rankings, listed according to their ranking category.

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University of South Carolina--Aiken

Aiken, SC
#1 in Top Public Schools
#5 in Regional Colleges South

Founded in 1961, University of South Carolina--Aiken is a public institution. University of South Carolina--Aiken follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective. more

$19,472 (out-of-state), $9,878 (in-state) Tuition and Fees
3,356 Undergraduate Enrollment
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University of South Carolina--Upstate

Spartanburg, SC
#2 in Top Public Schools
#10 in Regional Colleges South (tie)

Founded in 1967, University of South Carolina--Upstate is a public institution. The school has 54.4 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at University of South Carolina--Upstate is 17:1. more

$21,468 (out-of-state), $10,818 (in-state) Tuition and Fees
5,636 Undergraduate Enrollment
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Kentucky State University

Frankfort, KY
#3 in Top Public Schools
#16 in Regional Colleges South (tie)

Founded in 1886, Kentucky State University is a public institution. Kentucky State University offers a Greek system, where 2 percent of the student body is involved in a sorority and 4 percent is involved in a fraternity. more

$18,056 (out-of-state), $7,754 (in-state) Tuition and Fees
1,433 Undergraduate Enrollment
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Lander University

Greenwood, SC
#4 in Top Public Schools
#19 in Regional Colleges South

Founded in 1872, Lander University is a public institution. Lander University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective. more

$20,800 (out-of-state), $11,200 (in-state) Tuition and Fees
2,659 Undergraduate Enrollment
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West Liberty University

West Liberty, WV
#5 in Top Public Schools
#28 in Regional Colleges South

Founded in 1837, West Liberty University is a public institution. The school has 67.9 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at West Liberty University is 13:1. more

$14,112 (out-of-state), $6,702 (in-state) Tuition and Fees
2,166 Undergraduate Enrollment
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University of South Carolina--Beaufort

Bluffton, SC
#6 in Top Public Schools
#37 in Regional Colleges South (tie)

Founded in 1959, University of South Carolina--Beaufort is a public institution.

$19,994 (out-of-state), $9,818 (in-state) Tuition and Fees
1,980 Undergraduate Enrollment
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College of Coastal Georgia

Brunswick, GA
#7 in Top Public Schools (tie)
#42 in Regional Colleges South (tie)

Founded in 1961, College of Coastal Georgia is a public institution. College of Coastal Georgia follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered less selective. more

$12,692 (out-of-state), $4,434 (in-state) Tuition and Fees
3,131 Undergraduate Enrollment
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University of Arkansas--Pine Bluff

Pine Bluff, AR
#7 in Top Public Schools (tie)
#42 in Regional Colleges South (tie)

Founded in 1873, University of Arkansas--Pine Bluff is a public institution. The school has 53.6 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at University of Arkansas--Pine Bluff is 15:1. more

$12,706 (out-of-state), $6,676 (in-state) Tuition and Fees
2,545 Undergraduate Enrollment
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Glenville State College

Glenville, WV
#9 in Top Public Schools
#50 in Regional Colleges South

Founded in 1872, Glenville State College is a public institution.

$15,888 (out-of-state), $7,032 (in-state) Tuition and Fees
1,732 Undergraduate Enrollment
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Bluefield State College

Bluefield, WV
#10 in Top Public Schools (tie)
#52 in Regional Colleges South (tie)

Founded in 1895, Bluefield State College is a public institution. Bluefield State College follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective. more

$11,280 (out-of-state), $6,120 (in-state) Tuition and Fees
1,486 Undergraduate Enrollment
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